No, Nokia did not announce that Instagram is coming to Windows Phone

Generally speaking, if you don’t see Windows Phone Central report on some magical sounding rumor, it’s because we either know it to be false or don’t have faith in the story—not because we’re behind. And while we’re not perfect either, the recent report of Nokia Executive VP Chris Weber supposedly telling the Bangkok Post that Instagram was coming to Windows Phone, seemed highly unlikely.

There were problems with this report from the beginning. For one, Weber was never directly quoted as saying that Instagram was a done deal—which should raise flags—and two, what are the odds that an executive would just casually announce one of the most highly valued apps for Windows Phone? Especially when discussing something as benign as Nokia’s role in Thailand?

Of course plenty of sites ran the story anyway because it sounded good. But you shouldn’t be surprised that Weber took to his Twitter to flat out deny the report by stating:

“Seems my comments on Instagram have been misreported. We are still working hard to make it happen, but nothing new to announce. Sorry.”

Some sites even ran the story after Weber denied it. Truth be told, we weren’t even going acknowledge it because we would rather bring you app reviews, GDR2 updates and information that you can use. But sometimes our inbox gets flooded with “tips” and it is the weekend, so it seems to be a perfect time to squash this rumor dead.

No, Nokia did not announce that Instagram is coming to Windows Phone

I'm not gonna pretend i don't want Instagram on WP. i want it because one: then this whole rumor things will go away and two: because WP needs high profile apps. But then when i think of it again i say if they don't want to do it then f**k it, 6tag is there and it's the best app right now. not sure about how the official app looks on iOS but at least on android it is miles behind 6tag

I'm not gonna pretend i don't want Instagram on WP. i want it because one: then this whole rumor things will go away and two: because WP needs high profile apps. But then when i think of it again i say if they don't want to do it then f**k it, 6tag is there and it's the best app right now. not sure about how the official app looks on iOS but at least on android it is miles behind 6tag

See? Another BS again for Windows Phone. No official apps for Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Dropbox, etc etc... Most of the stuffs are just hear-say and wild guesses. This is going to piss lots of Windows Phone users. With all these alternatives apps, they are nothing but at the mercy of the service providers with the APIs. For those who think 6tag is good (for now), it may not be able to work well tomorrow for all we know. Really sad for future of Windows Phone.

Facebook for Windows Phone is made by Microsoft with Facebook's help and prior approval so it's different. But the YouTube for WP8 app was made behind Google's back, so they biasedly forced Microsoft to remove it and redevelop the app in HTML5 but Microsoft didn't want to waste time on redeveloping the app that way.

Also HTML5-based apps sucks as these apps are not 'apps' in a sense but are just redirectors to the mobile site of the selected service.

I dont know why it's so hard to create the app for WINDOWSPHONE.. Is there someone out there blocking this or what?? Don't MSFT owns 25% of Facebook?? Wtf?? And Facebook owns instacrap ryt?? So what's the hold up.??
Facebook/ instacrap have enough people to manage an app for wp!! Im sick n tired hearing all this news about instacrap.. Release the damn app with my BANDIT..
PEACE!!

Guys its great to have 6tag, but people who aren't tech heads. Wouldn't know what 6tag/instance is. They would look for a official instagram client. If they can't find it. It doesn't give them the total experience. I'm not sure about you guys but everyone I've seen use on IOS and Android use official apps. Having apps like make the transition easier. My lady she loves instagram/pinterest. She so she can get idea for our wedding. She carry's her phone everywhere cause these two apps she carrys the iPad too. Don't know about you guys but official is good to have. Yes I can show her third party apps, yes it can be better. But for the average non techy. It could rather difficult.

When people use that lame excuse - WP sucks due to the lack of apps. I found that asking them how many apps do they actually use on a daily basis and have installed on their phone right now. That shuts them up and makes them ponder. In the end they either agree that app count doesn't matter or start struggling for another excuse. Since apps like metro tube, mytube etc cover utube. Instance and 6tag covering instagram. Facebook covered by MS etc.

Stop saying that we don't need official app anymore cause we got 6tag. You can still use 6tag even when official app comes. Its another matter how goog 6tag is. The platform still needs the official application.

Look, Instagram is on Windows weather people like it or not, the official app is no way as good as Rudy's, please check for urself's, also Rudy worked with Instagram so he doesn't violate their rules, and look what the windows community got, so other developers take note, People stop bitching, ur on the best platform weather official or unofficial app, and if you still complaining, go use a web browser, SHEEEIT

Its not bitching, or just about user experience. Its publicity. Whats better to show off your new lumia on ads...an app called 6tag or official instagram? Official instagram make it easier for new people to come to WP..and more people to WP means more and better apps on long term.

I still don't get all this app craziness.. all I really want is a stable platform with email, web, music and video playback.. not a fan of the whole "consumerisation of IT" trend, although gadgets are cool :)

Lol, I don't even bother looking at WP news anywhere besides WPCentral. If a story has any merit, it's always here first. I gotta be honest, since switching from an iPhone back in December to a Lumia 920, I have used and always look forward to using your app everyday. Such an exciting platform to be apart of, and you guys do an outstanding job of exemplifying that. Thanks for all your hard work!

Now this is news worth reading, there is still hope for instagram. Cause this app store is lacking Microsoft needs to really wake up and get decent apps in the store. Thank god for Nokia releasing Xbox games and some decent apps. Sometimes I think Microsoft wants windows phone to be a failure. Boggles the mind!

Microsoft needs to wake up & get decent apps? Nokia bringing Xbox games?
Please realize that any Xbox games are from Microsoft and that Microsoft is begging for apps to come to WP. Even paying for them (no one else does that) and making them themselves.
If anyone could wave a magic wand and bring apps to WP they would, but it is up to developers to bring their apps - no one can force them.

Nothing can beat WPCentral! I was skeptical when I read it from the other sites then I immediately ran to WPcentral to see if it's being reported but No. So yeah, this is the best site when it comes to WP.

The lack of Snapchat is what is keeping me from buying a WP device for my daughter. She and her friends from Perdue use snapchat daily. I either hope she grows out of it soon or that an official Snapchat app comes to WP so I can switch her iPhone before she leaves the safety of our nest next year. That is the only deal breaker for her. I have never used Snapchat but its important to some so who am I to downplay it. The more official apps, the merrier the user base.

I'm with you on this, just a few months ago the false news that came out yesterday would have caused WP users to be ecstatic. An article like this one a few months ago would have caused frustration through the majority of users, now the response of the majority is 'so what, we are already satisfied with the 3rd party apps'.

To an extent I agree, but calling out silly and trivial things and putting a negative spin on good news isn't being critical. I followed Tom over from winrumors, and he's a good writer and a true fan, but it always seems like his posts get edited by the verge staff to include a negative spin because its brings clicks.

All you have to see is their accompanying picture for the story they are running, or the slant of the title. Lots of photoshopped Balmer pics. Very unprofessional, and overly opinionated for a reputable tech site. You just can't get news and updates without their snarky sarcasm.

There's being balanced and then there's looking for a cloud to wrap around a silver lining. MS could find a cure for cancer and the verge's report would be something like 'Girl dies of cancer before MS is able to release cure'.

Why can any review I see not succumb to the wants of the general population. For instance, instead of saying WP really lacks the essential apps like instagram snapchat and so on..... JUST SAY that windows phone may not have the essential apps they have really beautiful third party apps that's you would enjoy just as much if not more. Y can't they do that, they know its great. They always say how fast and beautiful it is.... Even with the Nokia Lumia 1020 and its camera, the have nothing negative to say. They're all sell outs and its sad.

Actually, when I show 6tag to my Android and iOS friends, they ALL ask if they can get it for their phones... Mainly for the clean design and the ability to save images to your device... (^_-)-☆ Windows Phone for the win!

Well, they may not be far off. One of their founders has been known to dislike MS. So, it wouldn't surprise me if he is being a dickhead and giggling in the corner everytime a WP article mentions, "but they don't have an official Instagram App."

(an example of where they were wrong: Amber rollout in France. One guy from Nokia announced it, WPCentral got onto it and no one from France got the update, Nokia later even announced France would get it with the rest of Europe: between now and September).